What are the Best Tools to Develop VST Plug-ins? I have listed a couple of libraries and frameworks that can handle most of the coding required in developing VST plug-ins. JUCE Cross-Platform C Library. It is supported by the following platforms: OSX, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-Tune v8 | Automatic and graphical intonation correction for voices and solo instruments. [VST/RTAS/TDM/AU] | Mac | Demo | 2014-12-19 | 1 | 60db |
| TX16Wx Software Sampler v2.4.0 | FREE software sampler based on hardware samplers of the 80s and 90s. [VST] | Mac | Freeware | 2014-09-15 | 0 | 60db |
| Diva 1.3.1 rev2228 | Diva is a virtual synthesizer plugin. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2014-04-10 | 0 | 60db |
| CamelSpace v1.5 | CamelSpace is a Multi-effect texture plug-in with trance-gate, filtering and more. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2011-12-12 | 0 | 60db |
| Jamstix 3.6.0 | Jamstix is a virtual drummer inside of your sequencer/host [AU/VST] | Mac | Demo | 2014-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Guitar Rig v5.2.0 | Guitar setup - Vast selection of virtual effects, amplifiers and cabinets. | Mac | Demo | 2013-11-08 | 0 | 60db |
| MuLab Free v7 | Top-quality sound and music production system, transforming your computer into an inspiring modular studio. | Mac | Freeware | 2016-06-06 | 0 | 60db |
| SynthMaster 2.8.4 | Semi-modular software synthesizer and multi-FX plug-in. [AU/VST/VSTi] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Tune It! v1.3 | Instrument tuner. [VST/AU] | Mac | Freeware | 2004-04-01 | 0 | 60db |
| Tube-Tech CL 1B v2 | Sounds soft, smooth, groovy and can compress an insane amount of dB's without sounding bad. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2013-11-12 | 0 | 60db |
| ValhallaRoom v1.1.0 | ValhallaRoom is a versatile, true stereo algorithmic reverb. [AU/VST/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2012-04-25 | 0 | 60db |
| Piano One v1.2 | Piano One is virtual piano instrument based on the Yamaha C7 concert grand piano. [VST/AU] | Mac | Freeware | 2012-10-15 | 0 | 60db |
| Decrackler v1.0 | Remove scratches from vinyl recordings [AU/VST] | Mac | Shareware | 2006-02-12 | 0 | 60db |
| Oxford Inflator v1.6.2 | Provides an increase in the apparent loudness, without obvious loss of quality or audible reduction of dynamic range. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2010-03-15 | 0 | 55db |
| PCM Native Reverb Plug-in 1.3.7 | PCM Native Reverb is a plugin bundle from Lexicon that combines all their best reverb plugins. [AU/VST/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2014-07-02 | 0 | 55db |
| Matrix 2.4 | Voice Coder. [VST/RTAS/AU] | Mac | Demo | 2016-04-04 | 0 | 55db |
| Zebra v2.7.2 | Wireless modular synthesizer. [VST/RTAS/AU] | Mac | Demo | 2015-10-29 | 2 | 55db |
| bx_meter 1.6 | The bx_meter is an sound measurement and metering tool that allows users to analyze audio signal visually. [VST] | Mac | Trial | 2013-12-09 | 0 | 55db |
| Clocker v1.0 | Utility plug-in that sends MIDI clock. [VST/AU] | Mac | Freeware | 2008-05-20 | 0 | 55db |
| midiChords v1.2.5 | midiChords is a plugin that maps chord notes through MIDI [VST] | Mac | Demo | 2013-06-03 | 0 | 55db |
| mVocoder v10 | Mvocoder is a vocoder plugin, based on analog filters. [AU/VST] | Mac | Demo | 2016-07-04 | 0 | 55db |
| Redline Monitor v1.0.5 | Listening, mixing, and mastering tool. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2013-08-22 | 1 | 55db |
| Satson 1.2 | Satson is a console emulator that can do saturation, stereo crosstalk, metering and trim. [AU/VST] | Mac | Paid | 2012-05-30 | 0 | 55db |
| WIDI Audio To MIDI VST v1.15 | Realtime Audio to MIDI conversion plug-in. [VST] | Mac | Shareware | 2006-05-11 | 0 | 55db |
| IR1A v2.5 | Convolution plug-in that can load 16-/24-bit mono or stereo AIFF or WAV files. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2010-07-08 | 0 | 55db |
| iZotope Ozone v6.1 | Complete mastering solution. [VST/AU/RTAS/MAS] | Mac | Demo | 2015-03-25 | 1 | 55db |
| Recabinet 5.0.4 | A cabinet simulator which can be used with real or simulated amps. [AU/VST/RTAS] | Mac | Demo | 2016-06-06 | 0 | 55db |
| Electric Keys v1.06 | Electric Keys is a a cross platform software keyboard with 50 classic and vintage sounds. [VST/AU/RTAS] | Mac | Paid | 2014-03-27 | 0 | 55db |
| Fre(a)koscope 0.8 public beta | FFT-based real-time spectrum analyzer. [VST] | Mac | Freeware | 2005-03-26 | 0 | 55db |
| AnarchyEffects v1.5.0.3 | Suite of 5 effects plugins - Spectral Autopan, Corkscrew, Harmonic Adder, Length Separater and Convoluter! [AU/VST] | Mac | Freeware | 2014-03-04 | 0 | 55db |
You can install Audio Units plug-ins from manufacturers other than Apple to process audio in Logic Pro, GarageBand, and Final Cut Pro. When installed, Audio Units plug-ins appear as individual components in the Library folders on your Mac:
Where Are Vst Plugins In A Mac Free
- In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter '/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components' into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.
- You can also check the Library in your Home folder. In the Finder choose Go > Go to Folder, enter '~/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components' into the Go to Folder field, then click Go.
Built-in effects and instruments included with Apple apps like Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage, and Final Cut Pro don't appear in the Library folders and can't be removed manually.